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Over 8,000 litres of illicit fuel worth HK$250,000 seized, driver arrested in Hong Kong

3 hours ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and seized more than 8,000 litres (2,100 gallons) of illegal fuel worth HK$250,000 (US$32,000), the latest in a string of similar cases amid the Middle East conflict that has pushed up global oil prices. A police spokesman said on Friday that a joint operation with the Fire Services…

Thick black smoke could be seen across western Kowloon. Photo: Handout

Authorities look for link to illegal fuel operations as truck goes up in flames

1 week ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities are investigating whether a fire at a Kwai Chung car park that sent thick black smoke high into the sky on Tuesday afternoon was linked to the operation of an illegal fuel station. The Fire Services Department received a report shortly after 2pm of a truck ablaze at a car park on…